The Lagos State Government has began the demolition of “illegal buildings” at the Trade Fair Complex in Lagos Badagry expressway
The demolition exercise, which was confirmed by Jubril Gawat, the Senior Special Assistant on New Media to the Governor, began on Thursday.
Gawat noted the need for the action, stating that it is meant to eradicate illegal developments and buildings erected on drainages.
“The Lagos State Government has begun removal of illegal developments, structures without statutory approvals and defective structures, and structures built on road setback and drainages in the Trade Fair Complex, Ojo Local Government area,” Gawat said.
The demolition exercise was carried out by the Ministry of Physical Planning, Lagos State Building Control Agency, Lagos State Urban Renewal Agency, and the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority.
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